LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 海角吃瓜网 and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announce a collaboration to enhance the development of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in public transportation. Through a memorandum of understanding, both parties agree to work together to boost the research and application of this cutting-edge technology.
鈥淎V technology holds great promise for the whole transportation industry, but it鈥檚 very likely that public transportation will take advantage of it before the generic passenger car marketplace,鈥� said Dr. Rahul Razdan, senior director for special projects at 海角吃瓜网. 鈥淎t the Advanced Mobility Institute, we pay particular attention to the Florida industries that can absorb this technology earlier.鈥�
海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Advanced Mobility Institute (AMI) is a university-affiliated research center focused on advancing and testing AV technology. AMI is not only unique to the state, but also one of the largest university centers specialized on the narrow area of testing and verification of AV technology in the country.
The mutual agreement includes fostering the development of AV technology within downtowns, university campuses and other controlled settings. It also involves the creation of work and study opportunities to support AV research emphasized on implementation and testing.
鈥淛TA is excited to collaborate with 海角吃瓜网 to explore autonomous vehicles and connected vehicle technologies,鈥� said Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., CEO of the JTA. 鈥満＝浅怨贤� and its Advanced Mobility Institute are strong scientific advisors in this groundbreaking technology.鈥�
海角吃瓜网 president, Dr. Randy K. Avent, said that the agreement between AMI and JTA is another valuable example of how the University works to fulfill its mission of advancing Florida鈥檚 high-tech economy.
鈥淭hrough the Advanced Mobility Institute, 海角吃瓜网 works with entities within the state to advance the technologies of the future,鈥� said Avent. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to collaborate with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, sharing with them our scientific research and expertise on autonomous vehicle technology.鈥�
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